Chapter 140 – Human Flesh Really Tastes Awful

When Ding Yu returned with Zhang Ning, this usually composed woman couldn’t hold back her tears. Ignoring everyone else present, she took a swift step forward and wrapped her arms around Luo Heng.

Though the hug was brief, it was clear that Luo Heng was stunned by the suddenness of it all.

“You… you scared me to death…” Zhang Ning said, releasing him and quickly wiping away her tears, crying and laughing at the same time.

Luo Heng stared at Zhang Ning in disbelief, thinking to himself, You scared me to death… Zhang Ning then glanced around the room, finally fixing her gaze on Ling Mo. “Are you the one who saved them?”

Ling Mo, who had been standing aside with a smile, was caught off guard when she suddenly turned her attention to him.

Seeing Ling Mo nod, Zhang Ning walked over without hesitation. After giving him a deep look, she also gave him a hug.

Her slightly cold cheek pressed against Ling Mo’s, and she whispered in his ear, “Thank you!”

“Ahem…”

Ling Mo felt a bit embarrassed by the sudden close contact, especially in front of Luo Heng.

Although Luo Heng didn’t seem to notice Zhang Ning’s feelings, still in a dazed state… Xia Na and Ye Lian appeared somewhat displeased by the number of humans in the room. After taking a quick look inside, they turned and left to find Li Yalin.

Noticing Xia Na and Ye Lian leaving, Zhang Ning quickly released Ling Mo and said nervously, “Sorry, I got too emotional…”

“Oh… it’s okay, they’re not jealous.”

Ling Mo replied quickly. But his bluntness made Zhang Ning blush even more, as she hadn’t thought of it that way until now. She glanced at Luo Heng nervously.

To her instant disappointment, Luo Heng was still standing there like a block of wood.

“I noticed a good place to stay on the way here, just next door in this building. It’s not good to keep bothering them, so let’s head over now.”

Ding Yu said calmly from the side.

Luo Heng finally snapped back to reality. After coughing, he nodded and said, “Hmm… Ling Mo, the fire will probably burn until dusk. It’s still dangerous to search at night. Let’s move out together tomorrow during the day.”

“Can you walk with that leg injury tomorrow?” Zhang Ning asked with some concern.

She had noticed the bandage on his leg when she released him, but she didn’t overreact or ask anxiously. Since the wound had already been treated, there was no point in making a fuss.

However, she was very grateful to Ling Mo. In these times, there were few humans willing to help others… “No problem. Thanks to Ling Mo’s timely bandaging. You saved my life, and I’m already very grateful. You even used your medical supplies…”

With Ding Yu’s help, Luo Heng stood up. He thought for a moment, then turned to Zhang Ning and said, “Let’s give our record to Ling Mo.”

Ling Mo looked at Zhang Ning with some confusion. She hesitated for a moment, then carefully took out a plastic bag from her inner pocket. When she opened it, it revealed a notebook inside.

Luo Heng took the notebook and handed it to Ling Mo. “We’re heading to the countryside, so this won’t be of much use to us. I originally planned to record everything and hand it over to the Army. But I think you might have a better chance of surviving until then. Living in the countryside, I might not even know immediately if the Army successfully recaptures X City. Whether or not to give it to the Army is up to you. I believe the information recorded here might help you. It’s not enough to repay you for saving my life, but taking it will make me feel a bit better.”

Ling Mo knew that Luo Heng was someone who valued gratitude. Since he had said this, there was no need to be overly polite.

Moreover, a notebook meticulously recorded by an Armed Police officer, originally intended for the Army, likely contained important information. Ling Mo was quite interested in it.

“Thanks.” Ling Mo took the notebook from him and casually flipped through a few pages.

Among the dense records, there were also some simple maps and markers, even some statistical data.

It seemed that Luo Heng was quite talented. He might even be able to establish something substantial in the countryside.

This made Ling Mo think that if he ever couldn’t stay in X City, he could temporarily rest at Luo Heng’s place.

Of course, this was highly unlikely. Unless X City was overrun with Advanced Zombies, Ling Mo wouldn’t be forced to leave.

“Wang Lin will stay here for now. I’ll come find you all tomorrow morning. Then… we’ll ask her about her personal intentions.”

After Luo Heng finished speaking, he left with Ding Yu and Zhang Ning. Before they left, Ling Mo returned the rifle to him. The bullets were few, and it was somewhat impractical, so Ling Mo didn’t intend to keep it.

Although Zhang Ning and Ding Yu were puzzled about leaving Wang Lin behind, they didn’t question it. Luo Heng would naturally explain the specifics to them.

After they left, Xia Na and the others returned to the room.

Li Yalin’s eyes were red, and as soon as she entered, she stared intently at Wang Lin, looking quite restless.

Xia Na turned to look at her, her eyes suddenly becoming cold. “What do you want to do?”

“…”

Li Yalin and Xia Na locked eyes. Though Li Yalin was stronger, the indirect Psychic Link made it impossible for her to act against Xia Na. Intellectually, she was no match for the uniquely evolved Xia Na. Seeing Xia Na’s look reminded Li Yalin of a certain part of her that had been scraped clean… because of Xia Na’s action, her walking posture was still somewhat awkward.

“N-nothing…” Li Yalin snorted coldly, replying with dissatisfaction.

Ling Mo sighed and turned to Li Yalin. “Senior Sister, you can’t attack anyone unless I say so, understand? I’m human, and mindless killing is not my style, got it?”

Li Yalin glanced at Ling Mo, then decisively shook her head. “No… I don’t understand…”

“Do you not understand the first part or the second part?”

“Both…”

“Stop it. You definitely understood the first part. Playing dumb won’t work. If you think that eating people won’t get you punished, you’re gravely mistaken,” Ling Mo said sternly. He then added, “At least you can’t eat this girl. I still have questions for her.”

“Then… what about other people…” This time, it was Ye Lian who chimed in. She looked at Ling Mo and earnestly asked, “What about other people… can we…”

“Honey, we’re not eating people. Human flesh is really not tasty,” Ling Mo quickly said. “Gel is much better; it tastes good and is rich in the virus…”

Ye Lian stared blankly at Ling Mo for a moment. It was clear she only understood the first part, but unlike Li Yalin, she was much more obedient and quickly nodded. “Okay!”

“That’s my good Ye Lian.” Ling Mo sighed in relief. Indeed, his girlfriend was much more manageable than the Senior Sister. Li Yalin was just recently controlled as an Advanced Zombie, and getting her to fully comply would take time.

However, Ling Mo then remembered that Xia Na had been under his control since she mutated, yet she wasn’t very obedient either.

Was there a rebellious phase for zombies?

At this moment, Xia Na showed a slight smirk. She cast a sidelong glance at Li Yalin before moving to the bed, looking at the still-sleeping Wang Lin with a somewhat peculiar expression.

Ling Mo, seeing her expression, couldn’t help but ask, “Xia Na, do you have something against Wang Lin…”

“Yes, my memories have mostly returned. Of course, I recognize her,” Xia Na immediately nodded.

“Then, did you want me to bring her along?” Ling Mo asked. In reality, he was strongly against taking Wang Lin with them, but if Xia Na had any intention of it, he would have to explain the pros and cons.

Xia Na smiled slyly and said, “I remember you hated her too. Don’t worry, we’re natural enemies; we won’t get along.”

“Then why…”

“Because seeing her brings back many memories of our time together. For some reason, my childhood memories are very clear now.”

Xia Na’s gaze remained fixed on Wang Lin, and the smile on her face grew increasingly eerie…